Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy near the Slovenian border. Once this city was the great port of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and a vivid literary and cultural center of the
so-called “Austrian Riviera” that inspired many writers such as Italo Svevo, Rainer Maria Rilke, and James Joyce, among others. Unfortunately, in the 20th century, Trieste experienced a
decline. But after the fall of the “iron curtain”, Trieste has attracted renewed attention as a gateway to Eastern Europa. Its cosmopolitan atmosphere and cultural diversity are appreciated.
Nevertheless, there are still conflicts arising by the complicated history of the city. According to Marisa Madieri, the past “fills with resonance and memories that little by little come
together like mosaics, emerging in small vortexes from an indistinct magma that has been accumulating in a dark and disregarded depth.”

The difficult handling of the past (not only of Trieste, but also in general) is expressed in my photo series “Triestine reflections”. The photos show water reflections of the buildings next to
the “Canale Grande” in Trieste. The long wide canal was created in the 18th century and functioned as an important center of city. The big houses at the canal bear witness to the great past
of the city as a prosperous trading town. The colour of the photos alludes to old photos of Trieste’s heyday. But the buildings appear distorted. Some reflections on the past seem
melancholic or even nightmarish and are a warning message. Other photos appear playful and allude to the aesthetics of Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Antoni Gaudì. They seem to be more
optimistic, because historical wealth can also be inspiring and not only be a heavy burden. Taken as a whole, the symbolical water reflections of the buildings in Trieste are photographed as
visual reflections on the past and shall encourage critical discussions on history.

“Art Malta” was initiated in January 2016 by Gabriella Mallia and Aaron Lu. In January and February 2017 they organize an exhibition at Palazzo Gancia, Ortigia – Syracuse. It is
the first venue of the “Art Malta Euro Tour” in 2017. I have the opportunity to participate with my photos.There will be a concert with THE BUSKER at Punto G on January 27th, 2017, and an official exhibition inauguration event on January, 29th, 10 am.

Lyza Sahertian organised an interesting group exhibition in
Paris for July 2016 and invited me to participate with my photos. The gallery is
situated in
Rue St Honoré. It is one of the oldest streets in Paris and only 300 meters away from the Louvre. The "Village St. Honoré"– the location of the Galerie du Colombier - is very
special and charming. You can see an exhibition view with my photos on the
right.

The opening was crowded! You can see a visitor in front of my photos
and promotion material (with my new postcards) below.

The exhibition title is "SUMMER MOTION" and a fashion show with beautiful
swimsuits took place at the vernissage. Here are some impressions (fashion
designer: Yulissa Aranibar / Trapos Finos, jewellery: Alberta Musso, models: Maria Chiara, Barbara & Audrey):

The independent art fair "B.AGL ART afFAIRs" showed works by 140 international artists from September 18th to 22nd, 2013 (during the Berlin Art Week) at the Postbahnhof (Pariser Kommune 8, 10243
Berlin, S-Ostbahnhof). Various styles, techniques and positions were presented in an unconventional way.

For instance, curator Ada de Boer organised a "Contemporary Art Mall" with works by emerging artists and she included two of my photos.

Besides, there were concerts every evening and the catering was provided by the popular pub "Ständige Vertretung" ("StäV").

One of my photos has been chosen for the group exhibition "New Works Selection". 80 artists from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland present their works of art online.

The exhibition is presented at the ArtPackage online gallery and curated by the photographer Jürgen Oster (Sep 15 - Oct 30, 2013, www.artpackage.de).

The Deutsche Guggenheim, an outpost of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in the headquarters of Deutsche Bank in Berlin, was closed after 15 years at the end of 2012. In spring 2013, the Deutsche
Bank will open its own exhibition gallery, the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle in Berlin. The program starts with the special event “Macht Kunst - Make Art”. Everyone has the opportunity to submit a
work for an exhibition. The hanging of the show is carried out by the guest curator René Block. The exhibition will begin at April 8, 2013 at noon and the diversity of the Berlin art scene will
be on display for 24 hours. Photowords has submitted the work "Liebe zur Weisheit / Love of Wisdom". The ironic photo provides a visual comment on the superficial and limited love of wisdom in
Germany.

Knowledge should be useful and usable not only in the economy but also at universities. A comprehensive education has become rare nowadays. Nevertheless, an attempt was made to remember the
ancient ideal of the love of wisdom in provincial northern Germany. In 2011, a newly opened restaurant was called "Philosophie" ("Philosophy"). Together with the stylish interior, the name of the
restaurant should be promotionally successful. But the restaurant closed down after a short time. Perhaps the provincial façade was too unsophisticated for the name of a high science. The
aesthetic of the black and white picture is inspired by the photos of Bernd and Hilla Becher.

Two of my photographs are part of the group exhibition "One step to art - now!" from April 15th to May 31st, 2013. The exhibition is presented at the ArtPackage gallery and curated by the
photographer Jürgen Oster. 32 artists from Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland show their works of art online.

Two of my photographs are part of the group exhibition at the dulsArt gallery in Hamburg opening on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 8 p.m. and running until April 27, 2013 (Oberschlesische Str. 17,
22049 Hamburg, S Straßburger Straße, open Thursday - Saturday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.).

Two of my photographs were part of the group exhibition "EAGL quadriART" at the EAGL gallery in Berlin opening on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 8 p.m. and running until March 22, 2013 (Kantstr.
87a, 10627 Berlin, S Charlottenburg, open Monday - Friday 2 p.m - 6 p.m).

70 international artists from Japan, USA, Columbia, Russia, Great Britain, Brasil, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, Austria and Germany showed their works of art in square forms.

A catalogue was published to accompany the exhibition.

Please note that the copyright for the EAGL quadriART 2013 flyer above is reserved by EAGL gallery Berlin.

Some of my photographs were shown at the 'bac 1st exhibition' in early autumn 2012. The interesting exhibition with many artists from over 20 countries was held at the Loewe Saal in Berlin. It
was organised by the Berlin Art Club and a nice catalogue was published, too.

Please note that the copyright for the bac 1st flyer above is reserved by bac - Berlin Art Club.